Giving a wellness gift sounds easy, until you're standing in front of the shelf. Half of it is a basket full of little bottles that ends up at the back of a cupboard. The other half is a spa voucher that gets redeemed eight months later. There is another way: something small that someone uses at home, this very week. Below are six ideas for Christmas, Secret Santa or no occasion at all. For each gift we say who it suits and who it doesn't.
What makes a good wellness gift
The gifts that get used have a few things in common. They get used up, so nobody has to find a place for them. They don't come in sizes. And you can use them without planning anything: no appointment, no travel time, just on a Tuesday evening.
Give a thought to the recipient's bathroom too. A bath set is nice, but plenty of people only have a shower.
6 ideas for a wellness gift at home
1. Shower steamers for anyone without a bath
Shower steamers are fizzing tablets that you place in the shower. They release their scent as soon as they get wet. It's the gift for anyone who likes bath bombs but doesn't have a bath. The shower steamers gift set holds twelve tablets in six scents, in a box you can wrap as it is. You can read how they work in shower steamers: what they are and how to use them.
Less suitable for someone who doesn't cope well with strong scents.
2. A collagen mask for an evening on the sofa
A sheet mask is a small gift that feels like a treatment. The collagen masks from Comformidable come in two parts and stay on for two to four hours, or a whole night. Just long enough for a film. There are four masks in a box, so the recipient has enough for a month, or can share one.
Not sure which one to pick? Hydra Lift is the safe choice for dry or tired skin. For how to use it, you can point them to how often to use a collagen mask.
3. Sleep patches for the evening routine
For someone who likes a fixed evening ritual, sleep patches are a gift that's a bit different. You stick one on your forearm before bed and peel it off in the morning. They smell lightly of lavender.
Be careful who you buy them for. The patches contain melatonin, among other things, and are for adults only. They are not intended for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. If you're not sure, pick one of the other ideas.
4. An evening box you put together yourself
The most personal gift is one you put together yourself. Take one thing as the base, such as the shower steamers or a mask, and add something you've picked out yourself: a bag of loose tea, a candle, a book you think they'll like. Put it in a box with some wood wool and you have a gift that looks more expensive than it is.
5. A small gift for the stocking or a Christmas hamper
Not every gift has to be big. Divide a box of shower steamers over a few little bags and you have something small for several people. Handy for Secret Santa, for colleagues or as a little extra with a voucher.
6. Time, with a little something
The best wellness gift sometimes costs nothing: an evening of babysitting, so someone really doesn't have to do anything for once. Write it on a card and add a mask or a few steamers. That way there's something to unwrap and something to look forward to as well.
Who are you buying for?
- For your mum or mother-in-law: the evening box with a mask and a candle.
- For a friend: shower steamers, perhaps together with a collagen mask.
- For a man: shower steamers work well here too. Eucalyptus and citrus with mint are scents that nearly everyone likes.
- For a colleague or Secret Santa: a few steamers in a little bag.
Order in good time
Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December this year. Order your gifts a week or two ahead. That gives you room if something goes wrong, and you won't have to look for something else at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
What is a nice wellness gift for home?
Something that gets used up and that you can use without an appointment, such as shower steamers, a collagen mask or an evening box you put together yourself with tea and a candle.
What do you give someone who doesn't have a bath?
Shower steamers. They are fizzing tablets for the shower that release their scent as soon as they get wet, so no bath is needed.
Can I give sleep patches to anyone?
No. The sleep patches contain melatonin, among other things, and are for adults only. They are not intended for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. If in doubt, choose a different gift.
What is a wellness gift for a man?
Shower steamers with a fresh scent such as eucalyptus or citrus with mint are a safe choice. They need no explanation and fit in any shower.
Already know who you're shopping for? Pick one gift as the base and make it personal with a little something extra.
